The word sekaten itself is derived from syahadatain or shahada, the first requirement for converting into Islamic faith. Traditionally it is played once per year, on the occasion of Mawlid, Muhammad’s birthday, for the week from the 6-12 of the month of Mulud (the third month of the Javanese calendar, corresponding to the Islamic Rabi’ al-awwal).(http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keraton_Ngayogyakarta_Hadiningrat#Sekaten)

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Baron beach is about 65 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta, located on the regency of Gunung Kidul.  This beach is available at the fish market that sells fresh fish and fish dishes. (Nov 1, 2009)

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Palembang was once a center of Buddhist religion spread of the largest in Southeast Asia in the era of Sriwijaya Kingdom government. Palembang city also had the title of The Venice of The East in the era of the Dutch East Indies because of Palembang city surrounded by many rivers. Musi River is the largest river estuary which dozens of large and small rivers, divides the city of Palembang. Talking about the city of Palembang, we know Bridge Ampera, River Musi, Fort Kuto Besak, the Great Mosque Palembang, and Pempek. (Photos: Oct 2009)

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About 70 vendors line up along the small road, which is three meters wide and 750 meters long, located at the west of the North Square of the Yogyakarta Palace, sell various kinds of traditional snacks and dishes, cullinary items to break the fast and various. Location: Kauman, Yogyakarta; August 30, 2009; 17.00 – 18.00 Indonesia Time.

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Bird market Ngasem known as the biggest bird market in Yogyakarta, Central Java. Although known as a bird market, but a variety of animals are also sold here. Ngasem are being developed as a tourist attraction that will be equipped with various facilities. This market is located on the north side of Taman Sari.

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